Across
- 1. the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
- 4. the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
- 6. the system that removes waste from your body and controls water balance
- 7. A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
- 8. organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates
- 9. site of protein synthesis
- 10. A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.
- 13. (aka cardiovascular system) This system works as the transportation highway for the body. It consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It transports substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients in the body.
- 14. center of the cell
- 17. Breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
- 19. Consists of the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nail
Down
- 2. group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
- 3. Consists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint
- 5. A system of organs, functioning in the process of gas exchange between the body and the environment, consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
- 11. Uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts
- 12. An organelle found in plant and algae cells where photosynthesis occurs
- 15. A cell structure that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.
- 16. A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspended
- 18. Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints